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Friday, July 3, 2015

4th July fireworks: celebrate, mindfully

As we celebrate the birth of our nation, let us also be mindful that fireworks can be less than joyful to some:

Several outlets are trying to raise awareness that the sights and/or sounds of fireworks can be distressing to veterans with PTSD, see Time and CNN.

Pets can be startled and bolt or may be stressed and even terrified by the loud sounds that accompany fireworks. These articles address the issue: safety tips, why are dogs scared of fireworks, The DeKalb Humane Society has shared additional safety tips, click here. Or, as the ever-awesome The Oatmeal explains:

Exhausted parentswho have finally managed to get baby down for the night may experience sudden rage mixed feelings about late evening fireworks.